Experience

During my ten weeks I focused on long-term stories, two of which were featured on 1A and three on the metro front • My editor saw a growth opportunity for me and reallocated my responsibilities to cover 5 suburban cities • Collaborated with social media and video team to facilitate the production of Instagram stories

The Buffalo News, Metro Intern Buffalo, NY | June 2017 - August 2017

Wrote more than 50 stories over the course of a 10-week internship, including seven bylines on A1 • Served as a general assignment reporter • Reported on features, metro, crime and breaking news • Pitched stories with urban affairs focus • Live tweeted breaking news including floods, tornadoes, press conferences and festivals

The Daily Orange, Syracuse, NYFeature Editor | May 2017 - Present

Doubled content across print and online • Created ten new beat writer positions to cover the on and off campus community • Oversaw six person staff department of 50 • Revived writer listerv, contributors went from 5 to 45 in 2 months • Edited each story in the section for structure, context and narrative • Coordinated 7 specialty guides (ex. Homecoming Guide, Halloween Guide and Outdoors Guide) that serviced readers and brought in $400-$1,300 in ads each • Diversified section coverage • Produced print product 4-times-a-week

Asst. Feature Editor | December 2016 - May 2017

Managed group of 8 writers and columnists • Guided columnists in pitching creative and timely content • Approved story ideas • Wrote and scheduled tweets using TweetDeck • Took photos for print and online

Revamped appearance, content and mission of the website • Integrated video and data visualization in stories

Office of Program Development, Social Media CoordinatorSyracuse, NY | September 2016 - Present

Produced content across social media platforms • Doubled followers on Twitter and Facebook• Used Facebook Ads to promote giving campaigns and events • Engaged with 3,000+ students and alumni • Created database of campus organizations and leaders